Brunch in Paris

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The French demand some class even from their fast food, but Blend Hamburger Gourmet takes the deluxe diner idea to another level with meats prepared by a famous French butcher and brioche buns handmade by a seasoned pastry chef.
Toto, we’re not in McDonalds anymore.
Each burger – six in all, plus one monthly special
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Its gaping rotunda and centuries-old stone façade could easily be home to a museum – and in fact it used to be Louis XVI’s government customs house – but once through La Rotonde’s colonnaded entrance, patrons find themselves in a labyrinthine space that combines centuries of history with
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A visit to Cuba Compagnie may start off like a low-key day on a tropical beach, but it never ends that way!
With an unpretentious vibe and assorted crowd to match, the colorful venue opens early for those looking for budget-friendly breakfasts near the famed Bastille. The book-style menu caters to anyone looking to add
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Whether or not Drôle d'Endroit Pour Une Rencontre really is – as its name suggests – “a strange place to meet” is a matter of opinion, but few people would argue that it isn’t a quirky French spin on the New York diner.
The place definitely looks like a diner with its stark white-tile walls dotted with Big Apple photos
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Conveniently located amid a preponderance of drinking dens that practically beg for a pub crawl, The Lions is a traditional English watering hole that doubles as a haven for sports fans.
Several flat-screens – one in nearly every corner – are reliably tuned to rugby, soccer, and cricket, while a weekly viewing schedule
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The word “ephemeral” refers to things or events that only last for a short period, and that notion is clearly in play at Point Ephémère, the ever-changing hub for local, national, and international artists.
Managed by non-profit group Usines Éphémère – whose sole purpose is to convert unused buildings into thriving cultural
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In a neighborhood not lacking for LGBT bars, Stuart Friendly is a popular brunch spot, coffee shop, and tea house that’s also the self-proclaimed “premiere hetero-friendly restaurant in Paris.”
Serving a mélange of organic teas and wines alongside the chef’s seasonal specialties, the venue invites people of all ages, nationalities
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In a city like Paris, finding a café that dates back a century or two is hardly unusual, but Au Rocher de Cancale – est. 1846 – stands out among these enduring gastronomic sites as a reliably festive place to eat, drink, and meet new people.
Creaking wooden floors, slanting tables, and spindly staircases transport the
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Right in the heart of trendy Saint Germain is Café Mabillon, a swanky spot whose claim to fame is that it’s open twenty-three hours a day.
And that’s no small claim – in a city where it’s hard to have late lunches and midnight dinners, Mabillon smartly accommodates the diverse work and party patterns of its wide range of
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